Improvements Begin On Park District Centennial Path

LEMONT, IL — Improvements on Lemont Park District's Centennial Path at the Centennial Campus on 127th Street will begin Sept. 8. According to the park district, the project is a result of the district's "Make Your Park District" initiative from 2019.

During this initiative, residents were able to give feedback to the park district commissioners, and there were similar results given from all residents. The park district collective interests ranged from improving Bambrick Park, walking trails, the possible development of a park in downtown Lemont, and various program opportunities.

The improvements for the Centennial Path will take 4-6 weeks, depending on weather. The park district said the entire path will be repaved, and it will also be widened. There will also be new mile markers and additional signage.

The project was budgeted with capital restricted funds. Portions of the path will still available for use as early as Sept. 12.

In the meantime, residents can use paths at Bambrick, Covington North, Mayfair and Northview parks.

“We thank you for your patience as we continue to improve your Park District! We also thank you for providing your feedback which is vital to our commitment to you,” said Park District Board
President Brian Pepich. “Engaging with residents and gaining insightful feedback into the
community’s desires from us, Your Park District, remains at the forefront of all we do.”

The park district said Bambrick Park improvements are also underway and will be finished in mid-October.